Essential Tennis Podcast - Instruction, Lessons, Tips

Ever had your pro attempt to teach you something completely outside of your playing style, only to have it feel completely wrong and like a waste of time? Good news: your pro is smarter than you may think! Here’s why your comfort zone is actually hurting your game…

Hitting with lower level players can feel like a waste of time, so why bother? Believe it or not even "worse" players have something valuable to offer – in this episode I'll tell you why.

Ever had a breakthrough – a "eureka" moment – that took your game to the next level? In this episode, I'll teach you how to hack the improvement process and get on the fast track to improvement!

The dreaded 2nd set slump can be a tough monkey to get off your back, drawing out matches to your disadvantage. What really keeps you from playing like you did in the 1st set? Let’s take a look at the mental and physical aspects in play and find a way out!

For a motivated player, few things are more frustrating or detrimental than being stuck practice partner who doesn't care about improving. In this episode we'll discuss possible solutions and help you find the best one!

Your grip strength can make or break every other aspect of your swing technique, so how much is too much (or too little)? In this episode I’ll answer a key question from one of you and try to dispel the myths!

Having the wrong mindset in a match can completely derail your performance and cost you the win… Likewise, the wrong mindset in practice can keep you from making any progress! In this episode I'll go over the critical differences and give you a clear vision for success in both.

It's an unfortunate fact that most tennis players reach a plateau in their skill level, and without the proper understanding of how improvement happens they are stuck there. Don't be one of them! Here is how you can keep your game moving forward.

Having a negative doubles partner can have a very negative effect on your mental state, communication and the outcome of the match. Here's what to do when you find yourself stuck with the inevitable grouch, critic, or know-it-all!

Learning new skills is essential to advancing as a player, but what do you do when incorporating a new skill comes at the expense of the rest of your game? In this episode we'll unpack how our brains learn to maximize your progress!

After what seems like forever the Essential Tennis Podcast is back on the air! This week we'll be discussing short-term vs long-term mindsets, and why you need both to succeed as a player.

What causes tennis elbow and why don't professional players ever seen to get it in today's podcast episode.

Learn how to crush annoying tennis players in today's podcast episode.

So how would you prepare yourself mentally for an important match? I'll answer that question in today's podcast episode.

So how many racquets have I smashed in my tennis career? I'll answer that question in today's podcast episode and will also give some advice on keeping tennis in perspective with the rest of your life and controlling emotions and anger on the court.

What grip is best to use for your forehand groundstroke out on the tennis court? Eastern forehand? Semi-western? Full western? Find out in today's podcast episode!

What should you say to somebody who doesn't want to make a technique change because they're afraid it will "make them worse" at first? Find out in today's podcast episode!

Playing good tennis on a windy day can be next to impossible! In this tennis podcast episode, find out what my top tips are for dealing with it both practically speaking with it comes to footwork and target selection and also mentally and emotionally.

Is current stroke meachanic too generic or "cookie cutter"? In this tennis podcast episode, you will find out what I think about this.

Is it a good idea to work on "faking" your shots so you can trick your opponents and keep them off balance? The short answer is "NO!". In this tennis podcast episode, you will find out why I think that's a bad idea and what you should be focusing on instead.

Ever get angry on the court? Some people deal with it constantly. I was actually in that position back in college and it made me miserable on the court! In this tennis podcast episode I'll reveal my top tips for how to deal with it.

Tennis Parenting expert Frank Giampaolo is back on this episode of the Essential Tennis Podcast to share his expertise on this delicate topic. Even if you don't have children I strongly encourage you to listen to the instruction and experience that he has to share as it relates to everyone trying to improve at the great game of tennis!

Do you struggle keeping your focus on the task at hand (winning) during your tennis matches? Are you instead distracted by your annoying opponent, his line calls, spectators, or other such things? Congratulations - you’re human! Today’s audio tennis lesson podcast will show you exactly how to deal with distractions.

Do you feel like you're stuck between wanting to be nice on the court and wanting to win? They don't have to be opposites! In today's tennis podcast I'll explain exactly how I suggest approaching this issue. You can be competitive without being mean!

I was lucky enough to attend a lot of first week matches at this year's US Open and in today's episode of the podcast I'll share with you the top three lessons that I took away! These are things that are super important for us all to keep in mind.